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Compressor

BF-76

Avid

Where to get itIncluded with Pro Tools. It is part of that DAW, not a separate download.avid.com

The BF-76 is a vintage-style compressor plugin modeled after the legendary solid-state 1176 studio compressor, preserving the sonic character of the classic FET-based design. It features four selectable compression ratios, variable attack and release times, and operates in mono, multi-mono, or stereo configurations. The BF-76 captures the distinctive compression character of the original 1176, offering high-quality audio signal processing with authentic tonal coloration.

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Key Features

01Four compression ratios (4:1 to 20:1)
02Attack times from 0.4 to 5.7 milliseconds
03Release times from 60 to 1,100 milliseconds
04Input and Output level controls
05GR and output level metering options
06All Buttons In mode for expander-like behavior
07Mono, multi-mono, or stereo operation
08Support for 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz sample rates

Things to Try

  • 01Use a stereo configuration with 8:1 ratio for punchy bus compression to add instant radio-ready cohesion to your mix
  • 02Shift-click a Ratio Push switch to enable All Buttons In mode for expander-like behavior with altered knee characteristics
  • 03Start with attack and release at the defaults (6 and 3) and use the slowest attack that preserves dynamic range to avoid losing punch
  • 04Set release time fast enough to avoid unnatural dynamic changes but slow enough to prevent pumping between rapid loud passages
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